The Ring of Solomon (The Bartimaeus Sequence)

The Ring of Solomon (The Bartimaeus Sequence)

by JonathanStroud (Author)

Synopsis

Fans of the Bartimaeus sequence will devour this book - a cracking adventure brimming with magic, intrigue and a treasure trove of characters that the reader can't help but fall for. We find everyone's favourite irascible djinni serving at the court of King Solomon in 950 BC Jerusalem, where he is causing his customary chaos and must help a girl assassin sent by the Queen of Sheba to steal the all-powerful Ring of Solomon. The comic relief is perfectly timed, the dialogue sharp and snappy and the fiendishly clever plot perfectly handled with Jonathan's trademark flair and command of language. Thrills, chills and a danger-spiked finale make Ring of Solomon an absolute must-read.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 04 Aug 2011

ISBN 10: 0552562947
ISBN 13: 9780552562942
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: A spellbinding addition to the internationally acclaimed, bestselling BARTIMAEUS sequence.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Costa Children's Book Award 2010.

Media Reviews
Jonathan Stroud has created another winner in The Ring of Solomon, his latest Bartimaeus story. Wonderfully written and brilliantly plotted . . . Brilliant * Bookseller *
The voice is as funny as ever, but there are also passages of eerie beauty . . . Stroud has lost none of his dazzle -- Suzi Feay * Financial Times *
Wonderfully written and brilliantly plotted, this book provides an entertaining cast of characters and a satisfying denoument, with ends finally tied after many twists and turns. Bartimaeus himself is a brilliant creation, offering lots of comedy opportunities to the writer -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * The Bookseller *
May be the best one yet . . . Needless to say Bartimaeus is a tad resentful of the magicians and expresses his disgruntlement with wit, much sarcasm, and occasional magician-devouring -- Susan Goundrey Kruse * Stories from the Web *
Author Bio
Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford in 1970. After studying English Literature at York University, he moved to London, where he worked as an editor in a publishing firm. He is the author of the best-selling BARTIMAEUS sequence, which is published in 35 languages and has sold 6 million copies worldwide. As well as four other novels: HEROES OF THE VALLEY, THE LAST SIEGE, THE LEAP and BURIED FIRE, Jonathan is now writing a chilling new series called LOCKWOOD & CO. He lives in Hertfordshire with his family.